Muddy (03-27-2020)
RBP (03-27-2020)
What's the difference between a 9mm and a 9mm Luger?
I wanted to be a Monk, but I never got the chants.
I have two Smith and Wesson M&P 9mms (full size and compact). I pretty much keep the compact on or around me at all times.
I also have a Ruger AR-556 (AR-15), and a Mossberg 500 12-gauge shotgun. My father left me a Mann pocket pistol in 25 acp when he died, but I've never fired it. It's an antique from 1922.
Before the year's out I'll probably pick up a Palmetto State Armory AR-10 in 308.
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RBP (03-27-2020)
RBP (03-27-2020)
I just have a couple 22's
Ruger 22 Takedown with an aftermarket stock and a Ruger SR22
Sooner or later I'd like a small carry pistol. Don't know what yet.
DemonGeminiX (03-27-2020), RBP (03-27-2020)
DemonGeminiX (03-27-2020), RBP (03-27-2020)
I got mine (Gen 1) for around $450 at a local gun store back in '09. I don't know what they're going for now. My compact was a little more expensive, maybe by $50 or so. I got that at a gun store too.
Prices will be higher because of increased demand, and prices will be higher at a gun store rather than what you're seeing online regardless of demand. They have costs to cover. The price will be higher in your state as well. I don't know how Illinois works, but if you buy it online and have it shipped to an FFL (if you can legally), then you could save money, but your FFL will probably be a gun store and they might give you the stink eye if you're buying something online that they have in stock. I would advise you to at the very least buy your first firearm at a gun store and talk to the people behind the counter. They'll know what they're talking about and they could help you make a decision.
It's also advisable to go to a store and hold several to see how the gun feels in your hand as well. There's no sense in buying something that you're not comfortable holding. I can't stand Springfield Armory grips, and I came to that determination before I knew what a shit company they were.
It might be best for you to wait until everything blows over and everything settles down. Shelves will be restocked, prices will be lower, the rush will have died down. I understand you don't feel safe, but you're gonna be paying out the ass, if what you're looking at is actually in stock.
Also something to think about: It looks like you're thinking of capacity and/or barrel length? Does Illinois have a magazine capacity limit? For a pistol, barrel length ain't gonna make a damn bit of difference. You're not shooting 100 yards with a pistol. You're gonna be considerably closer, especially if you get into an altercation. Barrel length makes a difference when talking about rifles. What I'm trying to say is that there's no shame in getting a compact, or a subcompact even. If you need more than 2 or 3 shots to resolve a situation, then you're pretty much screwed anyway.
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RBP (03-27-2020)
I have a P90DC. Same gun but the 90 is 45ACP. That 2 tone in the pic looks just mine. The DC in mine stands for "decocker" which allows you to safely lower the hammer with a switch instead of trying to lower it with your thumb while squeezing the trigger.
I prefer a full frame gun over compacts, the size and weight mitigates recoil and gives you more control over follow up shots. I really like the double-action/single-action of the P90DC, but the 1911 will always have a special place in my heart.
I have looked hard at the Canik TP9DA for the duel function trigger.
RBP (03-27-2020)
Back to your original question RBP, you can't go wrong with a Glock. I have never looked to get one, not that I have anything against them just never wanted one.
There are several valid reasons to get one though. Magazines in various capacities are readily available and cheaper than most other brands.
The after market has a plethora of mags and other parts making them easily customizable.
9mm is by far the most popular handgun caliber out there so ammo is also easy to get (not to mention is most likely what you can separate from your opponent as he cools down).
I have one of these readily available in my dresser top drawer. For safety reasons I don't keep it chambered. If you've never fired one, there's a tab at the trigger you have to push up to rack the first round so children won't know what to do. As an added benefit I think the sound of a 12 gauge being racked is a great deterrent to would be robbers.
Muddy (03-27-2020)
I have a KAHR ST9 in my nightstand, the wife has a CW9 in hers. Most of the extra mags are for mine because they will work in either pistol.
Kahrs are double action only so have a pretty heavy trigger pull, once you get used to that they are excellent weapons.
She actually prefers the feel of the larger one which is OK with me since I only need a pistol to get me to the rifles in the safe.